This is the 13167th most frequent German word.
ansetzt
"Ansetzt" means "applies," "starts," or "attaches," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'ansetzt' is used to describe the action of placing or beginning something, in this case, starting to paint by placing the brush on the canvas.
Der Maler setzt den Pinsel an die Leinwand an.
The painter places the brush on the canvas.
Here, 'ansetzt' means to start or initiate something, referring to the musician beginning to play the melody.
Die Musikerin setzt die Melodie an.
The musician initiates the melody.
In this example, 'ansetzt' is used to convey the action of affixing or setting up new components, showing a connection or start of integration with the device.